Minecraft: Education Edition puts a new spin on The Oregon Trail game

Teachers can now use The Oregon Trail Experience to supplement lessons and curriculum related to language arts, science, math, geography, science (including climate and environment), social studies (government, politics, and civics), digital literacy, visual art, and tech. Most of the learning activities are recommended for all ages.

As students journey west across America, from Missouri to the Pacific, they’ll complete learning objectives in STEM, humanities, and fine art — problem-solving and strategizing along their travels. The “Level Up Learning” study (2014) from Joan Ganz Cooney Center found that nearly three quarters (71 percent) of teachers who use digital games reported that games have improved student learning outcomes, according to an email announcement from Minecraft Education.

Stephanie Carmichael
Stephanie is the editor-in-chief of the Classcraft Blog and the Head of Content for Classcraft (www.classcraft.com). She's a proud advocate of games for social good and loves talking with teachers about their amazing experiences in the classroom. Email her at [email protected]